Good way to carry full size semi auto pistol at the range

[bushmaster1313]

No concealed carry here in New Jersey so I know nothing about holsters.

I shoot left handed. At the range in Pennsylvania I would like to have my SIG P226 out of the way when I am shooting/sitting at the right side of the bench and available for a draw with my left hand

What is very secure and not going to let the gun drop out or catch on the bench when I am sitting down and standing up repeatedly. Concealment is not a goal.



Thank you

 

[waffles]

No concealed carry here in New Leesey so I know nothing about holsters.

I shoot left handed. At the range in Pennsylvania I would like to have my SIG P226 out of the way when I am shooting/sitting at the left side of the bench and available for a draw with my left hand

What is very secure and not going to let the gun drop out or catch on the bench when I am sitting down and standing up repeatedly. Concealment is not a goal.

Thank you

If retention is the goal and not concealment, Safariland 6004/6005 with whatever mounting option you choose is the gold standard.

 

[robertrwalsh]

Will the range let you wear a pistol on the firing line? Many do not. When I am going to the range to shoot for score I normally use an outside the waist band holster worn right on the hip with zero cant to it. It is comfortable, easy to wear, easy to access and reholster. I often use a basic pancake holster or even a lined Safariland kydex holster. Not real pretty but practical for the task at hand.

 

[waffles]

Will the range let you wear a pistol on the firing line? Many do not. When I am going to the range to shoot for score I normally use an outside the waist band holster worn right on the hip with zero cant to it. It is comfortable, easy to wear, easy to access and reholster. I often use a basic pancake holster or even a lined Safariland kydex holster. Not real pretty but practical for the task at hand.

Every range I've been to in CT and CO have allowed it. Failing some NJ specific nonsense (entirely possible) most good ranges allow their patrons to carry. Drawing from holsters is a different matter.

 

[bushmaster1313]

Outdoor rifle range allows wearing in holster.

On the small outdoor handgun practice range used by members one at a time draw and walking up to target allowed

 

[Mainsail]

Go to a military surplus store or website.
Buy an M12 holster; should be $20 - $30.
Buy a round of coffee at the starbucks for everyone (with your savings).
Smile

 

[Goblin]

For that purpose, I’d pick up a Blackhawk Serpa kydex OWB or one of the many competitors that can be purchased for about $50.

 

[Hair Trigger]

Not sure you could find a left-handed model, but a M3 holster would also work. This is a mirror image photo, I'm right-handed.

 

[dutch686]

Check the with the ranges you shoot at about drawing from the holster on the line. If you are coming into Pa I'm guessing you are using the pa ranges in Southeast Pa. The only one i know of that allows drawing from the line is the gaurdian training center, and i believe there is a booth or 2 set aside for specifically that action.

 

[Richard Simmons]

Crossdraw. When i shoot rifle from the bench, being right handed I shoot from the left side of the bench. In order to keep my side arm from hitting the bench and or make it more accessible when seated i opt for a crossdraw holster.

 

[BAM-BAM]

A basic Bianchi 19L with a thumb snap.is about a good and basic as you can get..... been around since the 1980s. Range and also a good field holster.

About $70

 

[bushmaster1313]

I ordered an over the waist belly band that can be oriented for cross draw or straight draw with the left hand

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Will the range let you wear a pistol on the firing line? Many do not.

I have never been to a range that permitted wearing a gun on your belt not including an unsupervised, outdoor range in Colorado. None that I have ever been at permitted drawing from a holster, not including cowboy action competition. I recommend just placing the unloaded gun on the shelf or table in front of you. Sometimes I even put a done-for-today gun back inside a gun rug and back into my range bag.

 

[bushmaster1313]

At the rifle range I want to have the pistol on my person when walking down range to change targets.

The club does have an outdoor one person at a time practice range that allows draw

 

[AzShooter]

I too recommend a cross draw. Cross Bread Holsters makes a few very fine holsters that will be comfortable the entire day.

Good luck with your holster hunting. You should have no trouble. If you don't want a cross draw try a Yaqui Slide. Very light and very secure.

 

[Moe Mentum]

I use an M12 mil surplus holster , works with many different guns, what I like best about it, is that it is low on the hip, and doesn't jab you in the ribs when sitting.